Career Path - Planned future steps in the progression of an employee's profession or field of work at Weber State University.

Non-Career Path - Planned future steps that are not consistent with the progression of an employee's profession or field of work at Weber State University.

III. GUIDELINES

A. The Administrative Services Division of Weber State University recognizes the value of college degrees and professional credentials and encourages its employees to attain them.

B. Employees should discuss their plans to attain college degrees and professional credentials with department leadership before undertaking any actions. To aid in the discussion, a College Degree or Professional Credential Planning Form should be completed. NOTE: Credentials or certifications that don't meet the criteria noted in Levels 1 and 2 may be recognized by the supervisor through a Spot Award.

C. Financial awards for the completion of college degrees and professional credentials will be recommended by department leadership to the Vice President. The type and amount of the financial award should be consistent with the table on the attached sheet.

D. One-time payments are awarded upon completion of the program. Base salary increases will be effective at the beginning of the fiscal year (July 1) following the completion of the degree or attainment of the credential.

College/University Degrees

Type of Degree

Comments

Type of Award

Amount

One-Year College Certificate

Career path

Base salary increase

$150

Associates Degree/Two-Year College Certificate OR an additional (second) Bachelors Degree or Graduate Degree